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The couple was taking photographs near the water when a rogue waves crashed onto the rocks, a witness said.

Firefighters said one victim fell into giants waves. The second victim jumped into the water and attempted to save the person who fell.

They were both swept out to sea.

A search effort by the U.S. Coast Guard and local fire departments was called off at sunset. The son was not injured.

Coast Guard officials said the Chinese consulate was notified.

A high surf advisory by the National Weather Service was in effect this weekend.

Video sent to KSBW showed a close call in Pacific Grove on Saturday. A crowd had gathered to watch 20-foot waves forming at Lover's Point. One wave surged past yellow caution tape and sent the crowd running.

The fury of the ocean was also visible in Aptos, where the iconic "Cement Ship" was hurled onto its side by the biggest swell of the winter. Waves cracked and tossed the ship's heavy stern by Seacliff State Beach's pier.

This weekend's waves broke records in the Monterey Bay. The National Weather Service said a new wave record was set as the Monterey Bay buoy recorded 34-foot waves on Sunday. The previous wave size record was set in 2008 by 32.8-foot waves.